Joseph Barkham - Councillor for Sutton (Belmont)

Councillor Joseph Barkham

Liberal Democrat Belmont Sutton
Committees & roles

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - 7.30 pm

October 21, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 19 October 2026 - 7.00 pm

October 19, 2026, 7:00 pm
Housing, Economy and Business Committee Committee Member

Housing, Economy and Business Committee - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 7.00 pm

September 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee Committee Member

Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont Local Committee - Thursday, 3 September 2026 - 7.00 pm

September 03, 2026, 7:00 pm
Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 5.30 pm

The Scrutiny Committee meeting was scheduled to discuss community safety arrangements in Sutton, an update on Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, and the Scrutiny Committee's annual report for 2025/26. The committee's work over the past year was to be highlighted, with a focus on statutory responsibilities and constructive challenge to public sector partners.

July 15, 2026, 5:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

3 decisions

Membership of Party Groups on the Council Their Leaders and Deputy Leaders

From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm - May 26, 2026

The Council of Sutton Council approved recommendations on 26/05/2026 regarding membership of Party Groups, their Leaders, and Deputy Leaders. This included listing members for the Liberal Democrat group and the Reform UK, Labour Coop, and Independent Group.

Recommendations Approved

Establishment of Standing Committees, Regulatory Committees, and Other Bodies, Local Committees and Related Matters

From: Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm - May 26, 2026

The Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the establishment of standing committees, regulatory committees, local committees, and other bodies. This included electing Councillor Barry Lewis as Leader and Councillor Sam Martin as Deputy Leader. The Council also agreed to amend the Members' Allowances Scheme to provide the full Special Responsibility Allowance to the leader of each recognised opposition group.

Recommendations Approved

Summary